Rhodite

Rhodite or rhodian gold is a naturally occurring alloy of gold and rhodium found in gold ore. Gold ore containing 34 to 43% rhodium was reported from Mexico and Colombia in 1825.[1] The alloy displays brittle tendencies and has a density of 15.5 - 16.8 g/cm3.[2]

## References

1. ↑ Palache, C., Berman, H. & Frondel, C. (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, p. 91
2. ↑ Rhodite on Mindat

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